A Mother's Diary: 'Where There Is Dark, There Is Always Light'
Most of yesterday I was thinking about how much I had to learn from our kids. Especially this special and talented Westfield class of 2006 and their friends still at Westfield. Those of us who know them–parents, teachers–know what I am talking about. I am inspired by them and have deep admiration for them. Mostly I am proud of them and their ability to demonstrate to a country watching that "kids" can bring forth the most compelling attributes of human nature and to do it in a communal way and with courage. Despite the internet and facebook and cell phones and all that we say is destroying the fabric of our society–maybe even because of it. Their values are strong and deep.
How do we "move on" from here? No doubt this will shape the lives of every Tech student the way 911 shaped those who survived it. It will shape our nation too–it is already. But how do we parents stop panicking each time we don't get our kid on the cell phone or they aren't in their bed? How do we know where the next "Cho" lurks?
There is only one thing to do–I need to learn this as much as anyone. Hug your kid everyday–even through cyberspace. Tell them you love them often and make sure they know it. Your friends, too. And keep looking for and talking about "the light."
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